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Jean-Claude Lemagny

French historian and curator of photography (1931–2023)
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Jean-Claude Lemagny

Summary

Jean-Claude Lemagny is a human[1]. He was born in Versailles[2]. He was born on December 24, 1931[3]. He died in 11th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on January 17, 2023[5]. He worked as a photography historian[6] and library curator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Versailles[2], Jean-Claude Lemagny…
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny died in 11th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny was born on December 24, 1931[3].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny died on January 17, 2023[5].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny's father was Paul Lemagny[9].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny held citizenship in France[10].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny's professions included photography historian[6].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny's professions included library curator[7].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny was employed by Prints and Photographs Department of the Bibliothèque nationale de France[11].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny received the prix Nadar Gens d'images[12].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny was a member of Les 30 x 40[13].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny is recorded as male[14].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny's residence is recorded as Paris[16].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny's family name is recorded as Lemagny[17].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny's given name is recorded as Jean-Claude[18].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[19].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean-Claude Marcel Lemagny'}[20].
  • Jean-Claude Lemagny's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean-Claude Lemagny'}[21].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Claude Lemagny's place of birth was Versailles[2]. He was born on December 24, 1931[3]. His father was Paul Lemagny[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photography historian[6] and library curator[7]. Jean-Claude Lemagny was employed by Prints and Photographs Department of the Bibliothèque nationale de France[11].

Recognition

Jean-Claude Lemagny received the prix Nadar Gens d'images[12].

Death and Burial

Jean-Claude Lemagny died on January 17, 2023[5]. He died in 11th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean-Claude Lemagny ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Claude Lemagny born?

Jean-Claude Lemagny was born in Versailles[2].

Where did Jean-Claude Lemagny die?

Jean-Claude Lemagny died in 11th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Jean-Claude Lemagny's parents?

Jean-Claude Lemagny's father was Paul Lemagny[9].

What did Jean-Claude Lemagny do for work?

Jean-Claude Lemagny worked as photography historian[6] and library curator[7].

What awards did Jean-Claude Lemagny receive?

Honors received include prix Nadar Gens d'images[12].

Related Entities

France Versailles

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . rencontres-arles-photo.tv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Versailles
    Languages spoken, written or signed → French
    Residence → Paris
    Occupation → —
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